Trump picks former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be ambassador to Israel

Trump picks Mike Huckabee for ambassador to Israel. Here are 4 things to know

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has long rejected a Palestinian state in territory previously seized by Israel and has repeatedly signaled his staunch support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Members of the Israeli government supported the appointment of a politician who has always rejected the existence of the West Bank.

Donald Trump's first steps, just over a week after his re-election as US president, are already causing discussion. After the announced position for the CEO of X Elon Musk and the surprise appointment of Fox News host Pete Hegseth to the Pentagon, the choice of key roles for the new administration now also involves the delicate issue of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The newly elected Republican president has in fact chosen the forme…

Mike Huckabee Nominated U.S. Ambassador to Israel - American Faith

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has been nominated to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Israel. Huckabee has visited Israel more than 100 times over the last five decades. “I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected former Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee, has been nominated to be The United States Ambassador to Israel,” President-elect Donald Trump said in a statement. “Mike has been a great public servant, Governor, and Leader …

Trump taps 'unapologetic Zionist' Mike Huckabee as next ambassador to Israel

'No such thing as West Bank': Donald Trump’s ambassador designate to Israel rejects 'West Bank' label, sparking debate over Israeli settlements - Anadolu Ajansı

Getty Images US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee to be the US ambassador to Israel, a high-profile diplomatic post in a volatile region. Huckabee will be the first non-Jew to hold the post since 2011 and will arrive in Jerusalem after Trump’s inauguration to confront the wars in Gaza and Lebanon that have been raging for more than a year. He said […]